To me, marijuana smoke has a pungent, skunk-like odor. I'm grateful that Florida's beaches and springs remain free of this smell, thanks to the rejection of recreational marijuana legalization. I recognize marijuana's medical benefits—my dear friend used it to manage nausea during chemotherapy, and I fully support access for those who need it for health reasons. However, I don't want to encounter its strong smell in public spaces. If the odor of cigarettes was enough to restrict smoking in public areas, the same standard should apply to marijuana.
Meanwhile, here on the Cheech and Chong Memorial Highway in Ohio, you can't go out for a drive without getting high from all the smoke.
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